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02-29-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

I'm finishing up on post op week 8. bending is...

I'm finishing up on post op week 8. bending is 117 and straight is -1. still needs work and I'm trying hard. I've ridden a couple of times and the range of motion is good for pedaling. can't put much...
02-14-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

update, day 41 post op, walking really well, my...

update, day 41 post op, walking really well, my right knee is showing me why I need it to be repalced also. I must have slept weird as I woke up with pain. pt going well, -1 - 4 depending on the day...
01-24-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

at PT yesterday I got on the stationary bike, I...

at PT yesterday I got on the stationary bike, I could only do half circles, I have little over 90 degree of bend and not totally straight. I still have lots of pain and pt really hurts but I'm...
01-17-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

update, day 15 post op, doing well, using a cane,...

update, day 15 post op, doing well, using a cane, range of motion is pretty good. the first three days were painful but now I'm doing PT and making progress, no talk of going on the bike yet. my...
11-20-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,967
Posted By rob214

this......................who cares, I ride with...

this......................who cares, I ride with a lady in our group that rides in sandals and she's fast and strong
11-14-23, 07:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

hi guys, operation got postponed until jan 2,...

hi guys, operation got postponed until jan 2, still in pain and can't wait, hoping for success and quick healing
10-21-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,204
Posted By rob214

Total knee replacement

I'm 61 and I've been putting this off for as long as possible, November I'm going to get it done, the pain is horrible and I can't ride and can barely walk. anyone else get a tkr? when were you able...
10-21-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By rob214

I love mine, if I do a group ride I keep the...

I love mine, if I do a group ride I keep the volume really low. I like listening to music but I also have a garmin Varia radar light so I can hear the warning sound of cars coming and yes the radar...
08-27-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By rob214

this. ...

this. https://www.outboundlighting.com/collections/road-bike-lights
08-22-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,290
Posted By rob214

I've been riding bicycles and Moto for over 55...

I've been riding bicycles and Moto for over 55 years it's not a big deal. I've thought about changing my mtb bicycle around to match my moto's but it's not really that big of a deal, really even when...
06-18-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,682
Posted By rob214

I live in the south if we stop pedaling we coast...

I live in the south if we stop pedaling we coast to a stop. I stop pedaling when approaching an intersection or if I just need a break for a second but basically if you want to go forward you need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,831
Posted By rob214

come ride in new Orleans Louisiana, you call it a...

come ride in new Orleans Louisiana, you call it a lucky day when you find a smooth section of road. the city has been adding bike lanes that have now become gutters for all the trash and broken...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By rob214

looks like giant did the upgrade on the tcr in...

looks like giant did the upgrade on the tcr in 2020 so you may not even notice a few grams and basically just be buying a newer version of your current bike. going to dura ace might be nice but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,812
Posted By rob214

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1266_3849e0a030838858134ed7732957ede339e3fd89.jpg
43 hot miles today
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By rob214

I have a giant tcr 2017 and upgraded the wheels...

I have a giant tcr 2017 and upgraded the wheels to HED Belgium + with dt Swiss 360 hubs for $800. great wheels for general riding especially for the horrible roads in Louisiana. I'm thinking about a...
04-15-23, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By rob214

ain't nobody got time for that.

ain't nobody got time for that.
04-09-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,245
Posted By rob214

I have the buplabs and love it

I have the buplabs and love it
03-27-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,581
Posted By rob214

I beg to differ friend

I beg to differ friend
03-15-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,270
Posted By rob214

is it against the rules to just lean the bike up...

is it against the rules to just lean the bike up in the corner? or use this https://www.competitivecyclist.com/feedback-sports-rakk-integrated-bicycle-display-system I have two
03-11-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,106
Posted By rob214

for me it's the fat ass on top of my bike, I do...

for me it's the fat ass on top of my bike, I do lots of group rides and from what I see it's never the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,989
Posted By rob214

garmin 1040 edge, my old eyes needed the extra...

garmin 1040 edge, my old eyes needed the extra screen size, so far I'm very happy with it.
Forum: Southeast
01-01-23, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By rob214

yes I ride the levee, but I hate it. I usually...

yes I ride the levee, but I hate it. I usually only ride it as part of a loop around the city. where do you normally ride?
12-29-22, 08:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,282
Posted By rob214

best case scenario is 30lbs over weight worst...

best case scenario is 30lbs over weight worst case 50 depending on who you talk to, I'm 5'8" at 215 the worst I"ve ever felt and due to health issues in the family this year I can't ride or go to the...
09-28-22, 04:11 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 5,470
Posted By rob214

40

40
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 08:17 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 10,552
Posted By rob214

fwiw I do see more riders with Look road pedals...

fwiw I do see more riders with Look road pedals having trouble clipping out or (mostly) clipping in, but that seems to be an issue particular to that make/model, not with clipless pedals in...
09-06-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,952
Posted By rob214

I read a study years ago that stated that people...

I read a study years ago that stated that people noticed a bicycle faster when the cyclist was wearing bright socks and shoes and the pedaling motion drew attention to the rider faster than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-22, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 526,812
Posted By rob214

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1002x751/image_1_8462fade7a5c2ddfddf17e272b63f3f8e3b2cc9b.jpg
short lunch ride
08-30-22, 09:19 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,305
Posted By rob214

https://youtu.be/hEn5oO0bCYA all I want to...

https://youtu.be/hEn5oO0bCYA

all I want to do is
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,749
Posted By rob214

I do both and before each ride the ride leader...

I do both and before each ride the ride leader lets everyone know the rules of the ride. I don't mind rides with a regroup but prefer not. on rural routes my group of friends try to never let one...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,749
Posted By rob214

am I the only one who does no drop group rides?

am I the only one who does no drop group rides?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-22, 10:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,572
Posted By rob214

my favorite light is thisSerfas Spectra 150...

my favorite light is thisSerfas Spectra 150 Bicycle Taillight - TST-150
it has great battery life and bright well made, not sure if they are still available but this light is well made and durable,...
07-27-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,099
Posted By rob214

I looked up the link you shared and checked out...

I looked up the link you shared and checked out the BUPLABS mount, I thought man that's a bit pricey, but I pulled the trigger and I'm impressed with the look, feel and position of the Varia now....
07-25-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,498
Posted By rob214

if I had known about the fuzzy wonderful feeling...

if I had known about the fuzzy wonderful feeling of lycra cycling shorts I would have been wearing yoga pants years ago.
Forum: Southeast
07-16-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By rob214

I've done the ride it's really nice, I was going...

I've done the ride it's really nice, I was going to retire in that area also but things have changed and I'm probably not going to. I used to go to the trials training center there a few times a year...
06-29-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,100
Posted By rob214

what I got I purchased my bike $1,650.00 plus...

what I got
I purchased my bike $1,650.00 plus tax I suppose,
I got bike and bike fit, they installed my pedals for me and made sure I was comfy and fit to the bike.
I've gotten 5 years of...
06-29-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,731
Posted By rob214

if someone doesn't laugh when you fall it means...

if someone doesn't laugh when you fall it means your old and could have broken a hip or something
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,393
Posted By rob214

if they can't find you handsome at least they can...

if they can't find you handsome at least they can find you handy. that's my motto
04-20-22, 04:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By rob214

I had the uno for 2 years and loved it, then they...

I had the uno for 2 years and loved it, then they had a good sale and I bought the upgrade to duo. love it even more now. is it necessary ? maybe maybe not but I had the cash and went for it.
03-30-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,253
Posted By rob214

I do both, sometimes I want to know everything...

I do both, sometimes I want to know everything and sometimes I just fo for a ride
08-24-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,828
Posted By rob214

like most clipped in roadies I fell a couple of...

like most clipped in roadies I fell a couple of times so what's the cure? unclip while coasting to a stop not unclip at 0 mph. when you know your stopping unclip and coast to a stop not hard to do or...
08-24-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,432
Posted By rob214

I'm a life long athlete and I never really got...

I'm a life long athlete and I never really got into cycling, I was in the gym or running for my training. well between 50 - 53 I went back to school for welding and with working a physical job and...
07-28-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By rob214

Depends on your local bike shop that you like and...

Depends on your local bike shop that you like and what brands they carry. My favorite shop carries trek, giant, Santa Cruz.
I currently ride a giant stance 1. Got it on a closeout for a steal....
07-28-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,450
Posted By rob214

since I don't think I will ever be able to afford...

since I don't think I will ever be able to afford to retire I just hope to live long enough to see my little girl grow up to be whatever she wants to be and hopefully see a grandchild or two. 100 not...
07-28-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,037
Posted By rob214

full suspension XC bike, 29'er. buy the best one...

full suspension XC bike, 29'er. buy the best one you can afford and spend time with your son
07-28-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 19,020
Posted By rob214

any and every ride. a bad day riding is better...

any and every ride. a bad day riding is better than a good day working. get out and ride........
07-28-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,421
Posted By rob214

XC full suspension get one ride it and enjoy,...

XC full suspension get one ride it and enjoy, thank me later.
07-28-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,526
Posted By rob214

why? because watching my grass grow is more...

why? because watching my grass grow is more exciting. I love racing but watching, no thanks
07-28-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,643
Posted By rob214

Garmin vivioactive 3 love its battery is pretty...

Garmin vivioactive 3 love its battery is pretty good about 4 days between recharges, the only thing is Garmin doesn't do stair climbing very well
07-13-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By rob214

Mtb is fun, you don't have to ride trails that...

Mtb is fun, you don't have to ride trails that would contribute to you falling, Mtb is no more dangerous than road biking. for me Mtb is like doing a road bike but out in a forest. I love it and I've...
03-23-19, 03:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,725
Posted By rob214

I try and plan my vacations with cycling in mind....

I try and plan my vacations with cycling in mind. it has worked out really well for me I just started cycling 3 years ago I can't believe what I was missing. this years vacation will be with the Mtb.
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